Course Outline

GRADE 9 Dakota Collegiate
English Language Arts 10F-4 Year: 2011-12
Room 123 Teacher: Mr. Norris
B Slot roy.norris@lrsd.net

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General Learning Outcomes

1. Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences.
2. Comprehend and respond personally and critically to literary and media texts.
3. Manage ideas and information.
4. Enhance clarity and artistry of communication.
5. Celebrate and build community.

Grading Structure

Assignments and Tests 85%
Final Exam15%
Total 100%


Unit Descriptions Time Line (Approximate)

Unit One Sept. 8 - Sept. 30
Course Introduction
Novel Study - The Pigman

Unit Two Oct. 3 - Oct. 28
Exploring Non-Fiction forms: Essay, Report & Memoir

Unit Three Oct. 31 – Nov. 23
Novel Study – True Grit__

Unit Four Nov. 28 – Dec. 22
Play Study: Introduction to Shakespeare

Final Exam Preparation & the Final Exam Jan. 9 – Jan. 26

The final exam will be completed during class time on or before January 26th.


Materials

Binder Loose leaf
Pen/Pencil/Highlighter Dictionary/Thesaurus/Grammar Handbook
Personal Computer Assigned text books